Fremont County Bulletin Board

Posted:
10/24/2013 08:41:23 AM MDT

Halloween Events

— Frog Dawg Productions will host its inaugural Hospital of Horror from 7-11 p.m. Oct. 25-26, 31 in the former St. Joseph's Manor at 600 W. Third St. in Florence. Walk through an abandoned hospital with tons of paranormal activity and creatures of the undead. admission is $3 per person. Those under 18 must have a parent or guardian present to enter the darkness.

— Cañon City Area Recreation & Park District will host its annual Aftermath from 7-11 p.m. Oct. 26. Meet at the Rec. District office at 575 Ash St. Tickets are $10 with the last tickets sold at 10 p.m. The Adult Only Night will be from 7-11 p.m. Oct. 25 in the field east of the Arkansas River Dog Park. Music, a beer garden, food and more will be offered for $5 for event only with an additional $5 for Aftermath.

— Colon's Corn Maze at the Abbey will be open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 2951 E. U.S. 50. Tickets are $8 per person and free for children 5 and under. Each of the $8 tickets comes with a pumpkin. The Corn Maze at Colon Orchards is open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily through Halloween at 3175 Grandview.

— Cañon City Area Recreation & Park District will host an adults only party from 7-11 p.m. Oct. 25 in the field east of the Rec. District office. Entry fee is $5, which includes a bonfire, the band, Forever Wild and a beer garden. Those who would like to do the haunted house tour, it will cost another $5.

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— Florence Chamber of Commerce will host a Union Highland Cemetery Walk from 1-4 p.m. Oct. 26. Meet at the Bell Tower Cultural Center at 201 E. Second Ave. in Florence. Meet the founders of Florence and listen to the Second Ludlow event. Tickets are $7 per person and will be presold at the Florence Chamber of Commerce, the John C. Fremont Library and the Fox Den. Ticket sales end Thursday. Tours leave at 1, 2 and 3 p.m.

— Fremont Center for the Arts will host a Hallowee-ones Unhaunted House of Fun from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 26 for children 8 and under accompanied by an adult in the lower level of the Fremont Center for the Arts at 505 Macon Ave. The cost is $1 per child and each child will receive a bag of prizes, a glass of punch and a self-decorated cookie treat.

— Cañon City Merchants Association annual Halloween Trick or Treat will be offered from 1-4 p.m. Oct. 26 in the downtown area.

— DOC Employee Trunk or Treat will be from 1-4 p.m. Oct. 26 on Macon Plaza in downtown Cañon City. Children 12 and under are invited to visit each vehicle, decorated in various themes to receive candy and goodies.

— Penrose Park will host its a Safe Trick or Treat at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 26 in Penrose Community Center at 415 Fourth Ave. The Apple Day Queens will host a Monster Mash Dance from 5:30-8 p.m. Other activities include an adult and children costume contests and a Halloween Laser Show at 7 p.m.

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Research in the Paranormal Halloween Ghost Experience" will be offered from 7 p.m.-midnight Oct. 26 in the Museum of Colorado Prisons. $75 per person. 12 slots left.

— The Cañon City Venture Crew 121 presents "The Dark Side of the Abbey" Haunted House at 2951 E. U.S. 50 from 7 - 11 p.m. Oct. 25-26; and Oct. 31 - Nov. 2. Cost is $10 per person.

— Research in Paranormal presentation will be presented at 6 p.m. Oct. 29 at the John C. Fremont Library.

— Mountain Blue Band will play for the Halloween Dance at 7 p.m. in the GAC at 728 Main St. Open to everyone. Snacks at break time. $2 donation.

— "Bradys' Graves" on Halloween night at Fifth Street and College Avenue for a spooky yard haunt.

— Cañon City Middle School will host a community safe Trick or Treat from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Halloween for all community elementary students.

— Florence Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Trick or Treat from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 31 in downtown Florence.

9:30-11:30 a.m. Colorado Legal Services will have a staff member available for case intake interviews at the Fremont County Administration Building at 615 Macon Ave. Clients will be seen on a walk-in, first-come, first served basis. Those who are aware of clients who may qualify for Colorado Legal Services representation, have the client call the office toll-free at 1-800-395-2465.

10:30 a.m. to noon Laughter Class at the Golden Age Center, 728 Main St. For more information, call Darla at 276-2893.

7:30 p.m. Free Texas Hold 'Em Poker will be offered at the VFW Post 2788 at 402 Broadway in Penrose. Join the group for supper at $6 per person at 6:30 p.m. and earn extra poker chips.

Friday

All Day Welcome home to the 1973 Cañon City Meteorite on its 40th anniversary on display at Fremont Campus of Pueblo Community College as part of Earth Science Week event. For more information, contact cindysmithrocks@me.com.

7-10 a.m. Breakfast to Benefit Loaves & Fishes Ministry will be offered at Chili's Restaurant at 106 Latigo Lane. Tickets are $7 and may be purchased from Loaves & Fishes office or board members. For more information, call 275-0593.

9-10 a.m. "Peace in Motion" exercise club meets for relaxing and meditative stretching, balance, Chi Gong and simple dances at Shepherd of the Hills Church, 801 Sheridan Ave. For more information, call 275-3494.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. book sale at the Royal Gorge Regional Museum and History Center, 612 Royal Gorge Blvd. Money raised will go towards the library's remodeling project and preservation projects at the museum. The sale will feature books on history, the arts and literature. Among the books for sale will be a few collectibles and out of print books. For more information, call 269-9036, or email historycenter@canoncity.org.

7-11 p.m. Adult Night only only will feature a bon fire, Forever Wild band, a beer garden for $5, sponsored by Cañon City Area Recreation & Park District and Fremont Community Foundation. Those who would like to visit Aftermath, the cost will be an additional $5.

Saturday

All Day Welcome home to the 1973 Cañon City Meteoriteon its 40th anniversary on display at Fremont Campus of Pueblo Community College as part of Earth Science Week event. For more information, contact cindysmithrocks@me.com.

7 a.m. The Royal Gorge Amateur Radio Club meets at Mr. Ed's restaurant for a Dutch treat breakfast. For more information, call Chuck Ward at 275-5709.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. book sale at he Royal Gorge Regional Museum and History Center, 612 Royal Gorge Blvd. Money raised will go towards the library's remodeling project and preservation projects at the museum. The sale will feature books on history, the arts, and literature. Among the books for sale will be a few collectibles and out of print books. For more information, call 269-9036, or email historycenter@canoncity.org.

10 a.m. Walk-a-Thon, Bike-a-Thon and 5K will begin at Canon City Riverwalk at Sells Avenue Trailhead at 933 Sells Ave. To register as an individual or a team or to make a donation, go to elhogar.org, click on "What's New" then upcoming events then Cañon City-a-thon. For more information, call Debi at 719-235-7144.

10 a.m. 22nd annual Harvest Day event will be at the Pueblo Bank & Trust. Pick out a pumpkin and enjoy the activities.

Noon AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

1-3 p.m . Meteorites Rock Reception will be at the Fremont Campus of Pueblo Community College. Anniversary party and speakers discus the 1973 Cañon City Meteorite hit and recovery in celebration of its homecoming as part of the Earth Science Week. For more information, contact cindysmithrocks@me.com.

1-4 p.m Trunk or Treat will be set up on Macon Plaza, sponsored by the Department of Corrections.

1-4 p.m. Trick or Treat will be offered by the Cañon City Downtown Merchants on Main Street in Cañon City.

1-4 p.m. Union Highland Cemetery Walk will offer tours of the cemetery. Meet at the Bell Tower Cultural Center at 201 N. Second St. Meet the founders of Florence; second Ludlow Event. Tours leave at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Hosted by Florence Chamber of Commerce, tickets are presold at the chamber, John C. Fremont Library and Fox Den. Tickets are $7 per person with ticket sales ending Oct. 24.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. prescription drug collection by the Cañon City Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to help prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring medications for disposal to the police department at 161 Justice Center Rd. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

3-4 p.m. Meteorite speakers Chris Peterson of Cloudbait Observatory and Dan Wray of Comets will talk meteorites at the Fremont Campus of Pueblo Community College. For more information, contact cindysmithrocks@me.com.

3-4 p.m. The Wet Mountain Valley Support Group for families with children or adults with special needs and developmental disabilities will be offered in the West Custer County Library Community Room at 209 Main St. in Westcliffe. There will be monthly topics, activities and information about support services available in the area. Children and family members are welcome to attend.

5:30 p.m. Inaugural Halloween Parade will be in Penrose Park. Those who are interested in getting in this parade are asked to contact Krystal at 821-9117 by Oct. 20. Decorate floats, cars and persons in Halloween Décor and join them. We will have other festivities at Penrose Park following the parade. The Apple Day Queens will host a Monster Mash Dance with adult and children costume contests, a safe trick or treating experience and a haunted house all will start at 6 p.m.

5:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday Night games and treats at the Florence Senior Community Center. $2 suggested donation.

6:30 p.m. AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

7 p.m. Canon Rose Acoustic Society will present Wayne Long and Arthetta Faye as the featured entertainers at the Four Mile Community Building. Rick Vaught and String Time are the opening acts. Tickets are $7 for non-members, $5 for members and free or children.

7 p.m. Paranormal Investigation will be conducted for 15 members at the Museum of Colorado Prisons at 201 N. First St. Tickets are $75 per person.

7-11 p.m. Aftermath will feature haunted house east of the Cañon City Area Recreation & Park District at 575 Ash St. Ticket are $10 per person. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Sunday

8-11 a.m. Breakfast at the VFW Post No. 4061 at 215 Cottonwood Ave. Adults $6. Children 9-12, $3 and free for children 8 and under. Groups call ahead at 275-9886.

11 a.m. AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

3 p.m. Bingo at the American Legion

Post 13 at 201 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m. AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

Monday

All Day Welcome home to the 1973 Cañon City Meteorite on its 40th anniversary on display at Fremont Campus of Pueblo Community College as part of Earth Science Week event. For more information, contact cindysmithrocks@me.com.

9-10 a.m. "Peace in Motion" exercise club meets for relaxing and meditative stretching, balance, Chi Gong and simple dances at Shepherd of the Hills Church, 801 Sheridan Ave. For more information, call 275-3494.

Noon AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

Noon-1 p.m. Al-Anon meeting at the E. Free Church, 3000 E. Main St.

12:30-5 p.m. Monday games and treats at the Florence Community Senior Center at 100 Railroad St. $2 suggested donation.

5 p.m. Suicide Survivors Support Group will be offered at Fremont Regional Hospice at 1439 Macon St. Free and open to anyone in the community. For more information, call 275-4315.

5:30-7 p.m. Great Books Discussion Group meets at the Cañon City Public Library, 516 Macon Ave. For more information, call Bill Coyle at 275-9780.

6 p.m. TOPS CO468 weight-loss support group. Weigh-in starts at 6 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. at the Free Methodist Church at Fifth Street and Griffin Avenue. For more information, call 275-0858 or 269-3978.

6 p.m. The Hope Sisters Women's Cancer Support group meets at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 801 Sheridan Ave. For more information, call 275-0089.

6:30 p.m. AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

7 p.m. Bingo at the Florence Eagles at 117 S. Petroleum Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Sales start at 6:30 p.m. with the games beginning at 7 p.m. Food is available. For more information, call 784-3844.

7-8 p.m. Free identity theft and prepaid legal services seminar. For more information and location, call Brenda King at 429-9999.

Tuesday, Oct. 29

All Day Welcome home to the 1973 Cañon City Meteorite on its 40th anniversary on display at Fremont Campus of Pueblo Community College as part of Earth Science Week event. For more information, contact cindysmithrocks@me.com.

7 a.m.-1 p.m. Cañon City Farmers Market will feature produce, crafts, food, music and more on Macon Plaza.

8 a.m. the Cañonland Walkers will meet at the Sells Trailhead at the end of Sells off Ninth Street and past the Surgery Center. For more information, call 276-0542 or visit canonlandwalkershikers.org.

9-11:45 a.m. Clothes, shoes, coats and much more, a free community service at 3180 E. Main. For more information, call Nora Sedillo at 372-3163.

9 a.m. New Neighbors Club will meet at the Abbey. Doors open at 9 a.m. Lunch is $13. Reservations are required. For more information or for anyone interested in joining, call Sharon 671-7120.

1-3 p.m. Senior's Open Bowling at the Florence Fremont Bowling Lanes. $1 per game and $1 for shoes.

5:30 p.m. Bingo at the Florence Elks at 131 E. Front St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 7 p.m. Snacks are available for purchase. For more information, call 784-3892.

6 p.m. "Research into the Paranormal," based in Florence, will be presented at the John C. Fremont Library at 130 Church Ave. This group investigates claims of paranormal events. R.I.P. utilizes state-of-the-art equipment to aid in their research. Join them to learn about the technological aspects of examining the paranormal and the experiences that R.I.P. encounter.

6:30 p.m. AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

6:30-8:30 p.m. DivorceCare and DivorceCare for Kids recovery seminar and support group meets at the Evangelical Free Church, 3000 E. Main St. Child care provided. For more information, call 275-0581 or 371-5438.

6:45-8 p.m. Live Long, Live Strong free seminar is a proven anti aging breakthrough. Learn how to become stronger by fighting the oxidative stress in your body which helps allow more than 300 diseases. Call 371-4238 for meeting location.

7 p.m. Cañon City/Florence branch of Serendipity Peak Dulcimer Club meeting for dulcimers at the Cañon Community Baptist Church at 1117 Monroe Ave.

7:30 p.m. Free Texas Hold 'Em Poker will be offered at the VFW Post 2788 at 402 Broadway in Penrose. Join the group for supper at $6 per person at 6:30 p.m. and earn extra poker chips.

Wednesday, Oct. 30

8 a.m. Cañonland Walkers and Hikers will take a hike to Booger Red Hill. Meet at Village Inn parking lot at 8 a.m. Call 276-0974 or 784-1131 for more information or visit the website at canonlandwalkershikers.org.

10:30 a.m. Caregivers Connection will meet the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month at Sangre de Cristo Hospice at 601 Greenwood Ave. For more information, call 275-1261 and ask for Debbie Giem. No registration required.

Noon AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

4:30 p.m. TOPS CO96 weight-loss support group in Florence. Weigh-in starts at 4:30 p.m., meeting starts at 5 p.m. at St. Benedict's Catholic Church, 622 W. Second St. in Florence. For more information, call 784-2131 or 269-3978.

5:30 p.m. Free line dance lessons will be offered every Wednesday at VFW Post 2788 in Penrose.

6:30 p.m. ARC (All Recovery In Christ), a 12-Step program, will be at the Evangelical Free Church in the annex building, 3000 East Main St. The program is for anyone struggling with addiction of any kind. For more information, call 240-0193 or 784-9999.

6:30 p.m. AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

6:30-8 p.m. NAMI connection recovery support group meeting in the old board room at St. Thomas More Hospital at 1338 Phay Ave. This is a support group for adults with mental illness. For more information, call 547-5174.

7 p.m. Halloween Dance at the GAC, 728 Main St. Dance music by the Mountain Blue Band. Open to everyone. Snacks at break time. $2 donation.

Thursday, Oct. 31

9:30-11:30 a.m. Colorado Legal Services will have a staff member available for case intake interviews at the Fremont County Administration Building at 615 Macon Ave. Clients will be seen on a walk-in, first-come, first served basis. Those who are aware of clients who may qualify for Colorado Legal Services representation, have the client call the office toll-free at 1-800-395-2465.

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